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Italian language knowledge in Slovakia

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Italian in Slovakia using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Italian is gaining or losing popularity.

Ages
Speakers
1.3%
of the population in Slovakia speaks Italian in 2024 (All)
13th
Slovakia is 13th in Europe
for Italian speakers in 2024 (All)
9th
Italian is the 9th language
in Slovakia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.3%
55+
0.4%
35-54
0.8%
15-34
3.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Italian in Slovakia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.3% of the population in Slovakia speaks Italian (0.1% native speakers and 1.2% foreign speakers).

How many people in Slovakia speak Italian as a native vs foreign language?

In Slovakia, 0.1% of the population speaks Italian as a native language, and 1.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Italian knowledge in Slovakia differ between age groups?

In Slovakia, 3.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Italian, compared to 0.4% of residents aged 55 and over.